On October 25, 2018, a major auction house offered a work of art created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sale. The painting sold for an astonishing $350,000. Did the sale reflect the draw of a singular moment—the first time an AI painting was up for auction—or did it reflect a pivotal turning point for the art market and art history, a bet that AI is the future of art?

Join speakers from the art world and academia to explore questions such as: What is creativity? What is originality? and Who or what can make art?

Event Speakers:

• Ahmed Elgammal, Professor, Computer Science, Rutgers University and Director of the Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
• Lindsay Griffith, International Head of Contemporary Editions, Christie’s
• Matthew Jones, James R. Barker Professor of Contemporary Civilization and Leader of Big Data and Science Studies Research Cluster, Columbia University
• Srividya Kannan Ramachandran, Researcher and Marketing Science at Facebook and Artist working in AI

Event Information:

This event is free and open to the public however registration is required via Eventbrite. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis so get there early!

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FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send an email to Project Manager Roshana Nabi (rn2019@columbia.edu)

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, tickets are not required.